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$82,042
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Engineer I is $82,042 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $70,993 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $11,049 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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For Engineer I
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What is the total pay trajectory for Engineer I?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Engineer I | $82,042 /yr |
| Engineer | $79,922 /yr |
| Senior Engineer | $118,776 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For an Engineer I in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Engineer I in United States. Employers include Anadarko Petroleum, Verisign and Seagate Technology.
Top Paying Companies
For Engineer I in United States
| 1 | Anadarko Petroleum | $130,151 | |
| 2 | Verisign | $129,854 | |
| 3 | Seagate Technology | $128,686 | |
| 4 | Hitachi | $126,465 | |
| 5 | Qualcomm | $123,222 | |
| 6 | Samsung Austin Semiconductor | $120,200 | |
| 7 | Samsung Electronics | $120,007 | |
| 8 | MODEC | $116,625 | |
| 9 | Genentech | $113,403 | |
| 10 | Orbitz Worldwide | $110,442 |
For Engineer I
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What is the total pay trajectory for Engineer I?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Engineer I | $82,042 /yr |
| Engineer | $79,922 /yr |
| Senior Engineer | $118,776 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Engineer I in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Engineer I in United States are Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $101,280, Information Technology with a median total pay of $99,069, Financial Services with a median total pay of $96,527, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $95,366, and Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $92,276.
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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$88K | $8K
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$86K | $9K
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$80K | $7K
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$66K | $500
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Engineer I pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Engineer I is $70,993 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Engineer I salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 3870 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Engineer I employees.
The highest salary for an Engineer I in United States is $96,863 per year.
The lowest salary for an Engineer I in United States is $52,032 per year.
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